Good Morning ! A simple Hummingbird food to mix. Mix 1 part refined white sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved. Do not add red dye. Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside. Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator....

Yesterday I asked you what temperature of water you prefer, cold or room temperature. The overwhelming majority of answers said cold water, meanwhile had I asked the same question in other parts of the world (I.E parts of Europe) the answer would have been room temperature. There are benefits and drawbacks to drinking ...

Good Morning ! Today is Earth Day ! I like to think I do a bit each day to help my planet. I recycle as much as possible in my area , I conserve energy in my home. I try to keep my carbon footprint as low as possible , try to keep my car idling to a minimum. I too clean garbage when I see it, either on beaches , parks ...

Blink-182 - have announced the "Missionary Impossible" US tour, set to start Aug. 28 in Hollywood FL. In addition, Mark Hoppus' new memoir "Fahrenheit-182" dropped on Tuesday. In it, he details his battle with cancer, and his "awful" date with Melissa Joan Hart, among other things. LINK: M...

This week is Lab week across Canada! During the week, the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) brings awareness to and celebrates the work and achievements of lab workers across the nation. This year it is being held from April 13-19. During the week, Landmarks all over Canada including the Nova Scot...

The Beatles - Sony Pictures will release all 4 of its biopics on "The Beatles" in succession in April 2028. Each will be shown from the perspective of one of the group's members. Sam Mendes has revealed that Paul McCartney will be played by Paul Mescal. Next, George Harrison's biopic will star Joseph Quinn. R...

Good morning ! I have noticed lately a fair amount of licence plates with peeling paint. This makes then un readable to Law Enforcement , especially at night with little or no reflective paint to make them visible . A plate is peeling when the protective film has detached from the plate, causing it to become illegible ...

If you've ever thought "man our town could use more of ____" or "man this park would be great for a ____ program" now is your chance for your voice to be heard! This Wednesday and Thursday The Town of Yarmouth is working to create a Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan with the goal of aiding ...

Meet Harrison McGray, Y95's intern for the Month of April. Harrison comes to us from the NSCC's Achieve Program based in Yarmouth. Harrison is 19 years old, born and raised in Yarmouth. He has a vast wealth of knowledge about celebrities, pop culture and history. He'll be joining Nolan through the month and may make ap...

• The Beatles - A rare piece of their history has surfaced in a small Vancouver record shop. Rob Frith, owner of Neptoon Records, stumbled upon a reel-to-reel tape believed to be a direct copy of the band's original 15-song 1962 audition for Decca records. The label famously passed on signing the group. LINK: &bu...

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• The Black Keys - Friday ( march 21st ), they dropped 'Babygirl', another new song from their upcoming album "No Rain, No Flowers", expected this year. They'll hit the road beginning May 1 in Peru. LINK: • Dire Straits - May 16, they'll release a 3-CD expanded edition of their huge 1985 album "...

Today marks 30 years since the Tragically Hip joined the ever growing list of musical guests on Saturday Night Live. The musical guests on the show change week to week, and have featured all sorts of Genres through the years, so lets look at some of the history. Originally titled "NBC's Saturday Night" the fi...

Good Morning ! A sure sign that Spring is is the unforgettable sound of " The Peepers "(Pseudacris crucifer) If you live close to a pond or a swamp you can hear them loudly in the early spring. I live in an area with a few ponds on my property I can hear them in the evening " love that sound " 'They...

We're going to see some soldiers marching in Yarmouth on Tuesday. On March 25 from 8am until 12pm, soldiers will be taking part in a Combat Force Test in Yarmouth. You will see soldiers in their "Full Fighting Order" and Patrol Pack marching in and around the Town of Yarmouth. The route will be: Parade st to ...

The Sable Island Institute and Sable Island National Park Reserve have an opportunity for professional artists from the Atlantic Provinces to apply for the first Sable Island artist residency. The successful applicant will spend 2 weeks on Sable Island in October. The goal is for the artist to create an original work o...

Good Morning ! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Today is also "Corned Beef & Cabbage Day", you may think that corned beef and boiled cabbage is a traditional Irish dish for St. Patrick's Day, actually it is not. It is an Irish-American invention, originating when Irish immigrants discovered that beef was c...

Good Morning ! Over the past week I have been seeing many social media posts and pics of Smelts ! What are smelts ? Wikipedia tells us Smelts are a family of small fish, the Osmeridae, found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans, as well as rivers, streams and lakes in Europe, Growing up close to salt water th...

Good morning ! It seems the weather this growing season in the Maritimes has been favorable to most all crops , big and small. Cucumbers have been a bumper crop for many of those who grow them . What to do with all those Cucumbers ? Make Pickles of coarse .. I tried my hand at making Dill pickles, Mustard pickles and ...

I got the chance to attend Airshow Atlantic over the weekend! For my first Airshow in over 10 years, and first in Nova Scotia, I wasn't sure what to expect... but man was I blown Away! I remember going to airshows as a kid, my family would head down to the lakeshore in Toronto, set up some chairs, and prepare for a lou...

A chance to chat with a couple pirates from The Bridgetown Buccaneers. Visiting Yarmouth for Seafest activities .

The annual Walk Your Way For Autism is this weekend in Yarmouth! A great day to support and learn with the Autism community. I spoke with Jessica from Atisum Nova Scotia to find out what the event is all about! Find more details on the poster above or go to

Here's my chat with Heather Woodin, Director of Programs at the Nova Scotia SPCA! It's Spring (Almost Summer)! A great time to be outside and around your property! Many people in Nova Scotia have out-buildings or barns that might be missing a little fluffy gardian. Did you know that the Nova Scotia SPCA has a unique pr...

OK, this might sound strange but last night, I had a real craving to do a crossword puzzle! I don't know why, maybe it's because I haven't done one in a while. I guess my partner was tired of hearing me complain because she made a Nova Scotia themed puzzle and sent it to me! Some of it was tough! How well can you do? G...

It looks like Eddie Vedder is a Tragically Hip Fan! A Pearl Jam concert goer in Vancouver captured this quick cover of Bobcaygeon!

Last week, the RCMP issued a notice that they will be doing roadside Mandatory Alcohol Screenings (MAS) during all traffic stops in Halifax Regional Municipality communities served by the RCMP throughout the month of May. In case you were wondering, in 2018, the MAS became part of the Criminal Code Section 320.27(2), b...

Spring migration for hummingbirds has begun and some have been spotted in Nova Scotia. (hope they brought their winter jackets!) You can report a sighting here. If you feed hummingbirds, don't bother with the store bought food, it isn't needed and contains dyes. Clean your feeder and add a sugar and water mixture. 1 p...

This is a great Scholarship for students. For Yarmouth and Digby Counties there is a $2500 available. Also a $2500 scholarship for French applications. With rising costs and the cost of post secondary education, grade 12 students from Yarmouth and Digby have the opportunity to apply to use this money towards their ed...

I wish I had known about this app! It's called ETick and it's avalable as an app or online. You can take a picture of the tick that you found on yourself, a loved one or an animal and this app will help you identify if it's one that you should be worried about. It also helps track tick populations esspecially the ones ...

Thank you Kevin Vallillee for sharing with us your inspirations , insights and emotional process of your 1st Book of Poems . Book one of more to come. If you missed my interview with Kevin Vallillee please check the audio below to listen to the Full Interview .

Amazon has issued a recall for some eclipse glasses that have not been approved by the American Astronomical Society. You would have received the recall notice if you purchased ones that fall under the recall. How can test your eclipse glasses to make sure they are safe? Put them on inside. You should not be able to se...

They've been a stable in Canadian music for the last 40 plus years! Rocker's Honeymoon Suite! Behind many of their iconic hits and guitar riffs is songwriter and guitarist, Derry Grehan. I got a chance to talk with him about his upcoming shows in our area, their new album and classic rock and it's popularity! Check out...

You've got to check this guy out! I'd say he's going places! The genre bending, Joe Henry is coming to Th'Yarc on Sunday April 7th at 7:30! I got a chance to speak with Joe about his craft and his upcoming show in Yarmouth! Check it out! Grab some tickets HERE!

For 347 days, Merel Chiasson of Bas-Caraquet, N.B. had a Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $64-million on his bedroom dresser and he didn't know it. Chiasson came into the Atlantic Lottery head office in Moncton, N.B. to claim his prize - the largest lottery prize ever won in Atlantic Canada - just 19 days before it was set to e...

Vaping & Smoking is an issue in all Schools . Those involved in the S.T.O.M.P Program at maple Grove are invested in getting information out to fellow students about the dangers and addiction .

Did you catch the 2024 Juno awards last night? It was a night full of fun and surprises! Anne Murry the "Queen of Nova Scotia" made a surprise appearance and talked about her career and how she attended the very first Juno awards! She also welcomed everyone to the Juno's! Did you like the show?

For the second time in its 53 year history, the 2024 JUNO awards show will be broadcast from Halifax! The host this year is Nelly Furtado for the Sunday, March 24 show at the Scotiabank Centre. The awards show will feature performances by The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin, Nelly Furtado and more! Maestro Fresh Wes will be ...

They are counted among the top-class international guitar duos, receiving enthusiastic reviews from all over the world. Canadian Dale Kavanagh and her German partner Thomas Kirchhoff have made up the Amadeus Guitar Duo since 1991. The secret of their success, regularly documented by more than 70 concerts per year, is t...

Hi! Kelly here, taking over Ben's blog for a post. If you've ever dropped your phone in water, your next move was probably frantically grabbing the box of rice. Apple now says they don't advise we do that. They say doing that could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone. Instead, they offer the following t...

If you like the sounds of American Roots music and Blues you're going to love Guy Davis! He's a world renound blues preformer stopping by Th'Yarc this Sunday at 2pm! Git your tickets HERE Listen to my full interview with Guy!

The 2024 We Care Radiothon is fast approaching! Our 9th radiothon is a week away, on Thursday February, 29th! As always, we're asking for your help in raising funds for your local Yarmouth Reginal Hospital, which serves many in Shelburne and Digby counties as well! This year we're focusing on expanding on our cardiovas...

The Government of Nova Scotia announced plans for more Provincial parks in the Province. There will be 15 new provincial parks. These designations of Crown land will put the Province more than halfway to its commitment of having 205 provincial parks, part of the parks and protected areas plan. Here's the full list Ains...

The 2024 Juno awards are back in Nova Scotia this year. They're coming up on March 24th in Halifax. The nominations are out. Some of the most popular catigoris are down below! You can find the full list HERE 2024 JUNO Award Nominees TIKTOK JUNO FAN CHOICE Charlotte Cardin Cult Nation*The Orchard Daniel Caesar Republic...

It's been 17 years sine we've heard anything new from the great Billy Joel! His new song Turn the Lights Back On is out now! Have a listen to it below!

It was great to talk to Allie Munroe, a defender on team Toronto in the PWHL! She's originally from Yarmouth and has played the sport since she was in elemtrey school. Check out the full interview below!

Have you ever eaten snow? I'm sure you have atleast once or twice! I'm not sure I can get behind this though! I guess it depends on where the snow comes from. This came up after Reese Witherspoon posted a video making a drink from snow. Some of the commenters were VERY opposed to eating snow. Reese essentially made a c...

The Academy Awards are coming up on March 10th and now we have a better idea of who may be winning the statue! Here's some of the top category nominations! Best Picture American Fiction Anatomy of a Fall s Barbie The Holdovers Killers of the Flower Moon Maestro Oppenheimer Past Lives Poor Things Best Director Justine...

Scotian Shores is aiming to do a cleanup in the Yarmouth bar area on Jan 28th where they have taken a beating recently with the flooding. Volunteers are always needed in order to make this possible. Kristen , from Scotian Shores joined me " Hart " for a conversation about what is needed to make this and othe...

I've recently started delving into my family history, which has been very entertaining! I know many people have used Ancestry or other paid sites, but there are ways to find information for free. A great tool I've been using is the Nova Scotia Archives Website. They have a ton of marriage, birth, and death records avai...

Don't miss The Lion In Winter Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons... Comedic in tone, dramatic in action It tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in pr...

Not a big change but there ya have it! The change will happen at midnight tonight.

Hart : Good morning ! If you are a movie fan to any degree , this list is for you ! THE MOST-ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2024 ✪ Mean Girls (Jan 12): Not a remake of the iconic 2004 film, but an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. Still, it features much of the same storyline, written by Tina Fey. ✪ Argylle (Feb 2): ...

1984 was 40 years ago! Some of your favorite song might have come out that year! Check out some of the biggest songs from that year that turn 40 in 2024!What's your favorite 1984 song! Ben Holmes

A new year means more rebates. I saw this video on TikTok a few days ago that really breaks down the rebates and dates. Some of these like the carbon tax rebate, everyone will get! The rest you have to be eligible for like the GST rebate that will be paid tomorrow! Here's a few of the big ones to remember! Jan 5th-GST ...

Good Morning! This happens every year, words that get over used or misused or are useless get tossed . Michigan's Lake Superior State University has released its annual 'List of Words Banished From the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse & General Uselessness' Here is this year's crop - and why they are no longer ...

The Winter Solstice happens tonight at 11:27pm. Here's a question though...Do you know what the Winter Solstice is? I do now...thanks to the Farmer's Almanac . The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. What does that mean? It's the day that has the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year. It also means...

We have the debate about Die Hard every year, is it a Christmas movie? After re watching it last year I've changed my answer to YES! Here are some more movies that are on the fence of being a Christmas movie or not being a Christmas movie. Have a look at this list!I got this list from Chat GPT Die Hard (1988) Gremlins ...

Good Morning ! Has the Elf become a part of your Family's Christmas Tradition ? Such a thing never existed when I was a kid, however there were Christmas stories that my dad would tell us about Santa's Elves and that if you were a Bad Boy or Girl , Santa would take you to the North Pole to become an Elf ! I Know it so...

I'm part of a Secret Santa group this holiday season. It's a nice and thrifty way to give gifts to friends this year. I'm still debating what to get this person, but our spending limit is $50. If you're in the same boat, here are apparently some of the best gifts to give this year on a budget! Wirecutter has a great li...

You may have heard this already but there are rumors that Oaklawn Farm Zoo won't be opening for another season in the new year. There have been scattered posts on Facebook from people in the area, although there has been no official statement from the actual zoo itself about closing. This statement was posted on their ...

I was on Tiktok last night mindlessly scrolling as you do when I came upon a video that really was quite interesting. It's a woman making mashed potatoes from a bag of Lays potato chips. Check this out.Have you tried this cooking hack? Maybe I'll try it sometime this week and see how it goes! Ben Holmes

We lost another Nova Scotian and Canadian legend yesterday. Myles Goodwyn from the iconic band April Wine passed away at the age of 75. Myles along with the original April Wine lineup, started the band in Waverly Nova Scotia in 1969. They then moved to Montreal, Quebec. Over the next 30 plus years the band would releas...

HI! It's Kelly, taking over Ben's blog today If you are sending cards or packages to loved ones, the below will tell you when they need to be mailed by. If you send Christmas cards, the deadline within Canada is December 19th if you are sending cards locally, December 18th for regional cards, and December 15 if you...

We might be in for a green Christmas this year! The Old Farmer's Almanac Is usually right!

Well. You don't hear THIS everyday. An Air Atlanta Icelandic 747 was going to Belgium on November 9 with a horse in the cargo hold of the plane. Somehow, the horse got free of it's stall. The pilots had to divert back to JFK airport. Listen to the air traffic control call below from TMZ.

The Royal Canadian Mint will soon be circulating the new King's image on our Canadian coins. This should start in early December. Here's what the coin will look like.Our version will be illustrated by Canadian portrait artist Steven Rosati who was chosen from hundreds of submissions. We should start to see the coins in...

The Hallmark movie, Christmas Island, which was filmed in Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove, and Halifax, will be released tomorrow. The plot: When a snowstorm diverts Kate's first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller to secure her dream job as the family's p...

Steven Ramsey from Hants County, Nova Scotia, was surprised to be woken up at 1:30 in the morning a few nights ago by his doorbell. He and his wife have one of those Ring doorbells that have a camera in it, so they were able to see the late-night visitor on their phone. This is what they saw...This is pretty wild, cons...

I had the great opportunity to stop by the Shelburne Special Olympics Floor Hockey team's practice last night. They'll be representing Team Nova Scotia in Calgary, coming up in late February for the Winter Games. They've been practicing non-stop for the opportunity and are close to being ready for the big trip! I chatt...

One of the biggest shows right now is about to restart! We at last have a date for the end of the series! The first half of season 5 was released in November of 2022 and then.....nothing. It all came to a halt due to the writers strike and, allegedly, disagreements between Kevin Costner and show creator, Taylor Sherida...

Last week the province announced a new app that makes it easier for people to book blood colection appointments, check ER wait times, book xrays and more. If you haven't had a chance to download the app yet, I have and this is what it looks like. By the way if you can't find the app in the app store just click this lin...

Good Morning ! With the end of Daylight Saving Time, the resulting lack of sunlight at the end of the day, plus colder weather and less time outdoors, can have an impact on our mental well-being. I for one am affected by it, getting up in the early morning and going to work in the dark has been my normal for years but ...

The wait is over. The last-ever Beatles song has been released. Earlier this year, the remaining Beatles announced that they would be releasing a song featuring all four Beatles playing together again! Apparently, back in 1977, John Lennon recorded a bunch of demo tapes. One of them, 40 years later, turned into the son...

Here we go again... Looks like another streaming service has cracked down on password sharing. This time it's Disney+. They are no longer allowing people to share passwords outside of their household. The new updates went into effect yesterday. They have several different subscriptions you can buy, including a new one ...

You read that right! This is not a drill. Smile cookies are back at Tim's on November 13th! It's a speicial Holiday Smile Cookie Campain. 50% of the proceeds from the wonderful iced, heavenly baked good will go to a local charity! Check out the details below!The Tim's on Starrs Road in Yarmouth will be donating to the ...

I've always been a scary movie fan, and I plan to watch a few of these as we get closer and closer to Halloween! Some of these might just be too much even for me. These are apparently the scariest movies according to science! This is the fourth annual report from broadbandchoices' Science of Scare Project. They took 25...

So you might be a little angry at Netflix right now after the whole "password sharing" thing, but I thought this was interesting! Apparently Netflix is opening brick and mortar stores, starting in the US the continuing into Canada! Sounds familiar right, Blockbuster was the king of movie stores until Netflix ...

I'd like to say this has never happend to me before but ut has, I had a chip in my windsheild filled last spring but today with the cold morning, it turned into a crack! This will be the second windsheil I'll have to replace inj the last 3 years! I do alot of driving and that means more chances for rocks to nick my win...

Apperently it's not just pumpkin pie that people make from a pumpkin! There's a whole bunch of stuff you can make out of a pumpkin to spruce up your fall gathering! Check it out! Just remember some of these are not your run of the mill Haloween pumpkins! You might need the sugar pumpkin or something else like that for ...

If you've never been to the Wild Axe Lumberjack Axeperience in Barrington Passage you're misssing out. Every Summer local compeditors and sometimes people from aroud the world take part in Axe throwing compitations and events. That's where champianss Suzy Atwood, John Buchanan and Felicia Townsend learned their skills ...

Monk was one of my absolute favorite TV shows. It follows a ex cop who's a brilliant detective with OCD. His one big case that he can't solve is the case of his wife who was murdered. He eventually also solves this case. The show ran for 7 years and won 8 emmy awards. It ended in 2009 but since then there have been som...

Nova Scotia will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14. It will begin at 1:43pm, peaking at 2:36pm and ending at 3:29pm, lasting 1 hour and 46 minutes. You can see from the image below how much of the sun will be covered at the peak of the eclipse. In other areas, specifically a narrow path that...

It's that time agian, Money could be dropping in your bank account in the foarm of GST rebates! . We saw this back in july but we'll see it agian tomorrow! Here's how much you could be getting! These amounts could vary from person to person and they go by your 2021 tax year so keep that in mind.Find out more about the...

It's back! One of the most unique and fun festival's in all of Nova Scotia! The Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta! If you missed it last year then you're in for some fun! This year it's bigger and better than ever with bouncy castles, new fall themed food vendors and of course lots of pumpkins! There ...

Some Nova Scotia high schools have a brand new course this year called Life 11! It's basically what it sounds. You learn about adulting and adult life skills and responsibilities. It's aimed top teach grade 11 students the basic skills that they will need in a few short years like... How to file taxes Credit Cards Inte...

This Summer's wildfires have been unprecedented. Most provinces and Territories had some sort of wild fire situation over the hot months and North West Territories was no exception. All of Yellowknife and surrounding areas were evacuated. Hay River, close to the Alberta boarder was also evacuated. Fortuity there fast m...

Who doesn't like Shrek!? Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, the movies are classics! Nothing is more iconic then Shrek's house "The Swamp"! Now you can stay there yourself! Airbnb now has a listing called Shrek's Swamp! It's in Scotland and when you book your night stay you help out a charity called HopScotch Childre...

Spooky season is right around the corner which means there will soon be haunted house popping up everywhere! I've always been a fan of haunted houses and Halloween in general but this might be a bit much for me! In Pickering Ontario they are opening a Haunted Village! They have a huge fake village that they use for TV ...

The multi Juno award winner Colin James will be coming to Halifax on October 1st to preform at the Lighthouse Arts Centre! I had a chance to talk to Colin about his amazing career, writing style and more! Ben Holmes

If you're online or have Tiktok or Instagram you've proably heard at least a few AI songs. An AI song is when someone creates a song from soneone elses voice, this could be someone who has never sang the song in real life or even someone who is dead. They do this by teaching artifical intelagince what an artists voice ...

It's a big night for Nova Scotia on reality tv! The finale season 9 of the Amazing Race Canada will see contestants crossing the finish line in Nova scotia tonight. Both Halifax and Fisherman's Cove in Eastern Passage will be race locations. The only Nova Scotia on this season, Lily Bateman from Canning, was eliminated...

The great Alfie Zappacosta will be preforming live at PEB in Tusket on October 6th for a great cause! The Lake Vaughn Fire Departmant are looking to buy a new truck and you can help them do that just by going to the show. All profits will go towards their new truck! I talked to Alfie about the fundraiser, his carrear a...

Myles Goodwin annouced late last year that he would be stepping back from touring, but he's far from retired! He'll be playing all the classic April Wine Hits and some solo music too coming up on Saturday Semptember 16th at Th'Yarc! Myles called into my show and talked to me about his writing process, life after April ...

I was super sad to hear that Jimmy Buffett passed away over the weekend! I'll be the first to tell you I only knew a few of his songs but he had such a positive and laid back way about him that I admired. When you think of the man, you think of a beach in Florida or maybe water floating in a pool somewhere down south. ...

This is not something you see everyday! Some Halifax residents saw a strange sight a few nights ago in Nova Scotia's capital. A domestic housecat having a standoff with a illegal exotic serval cat! Serval cats are wild cats that are native to Africa but are kept as pets by some in other provinces. In Nova Scotia they a...

If this is real then this is amazing! A local record store in Yarmouth posted a picture of Paul Simon's great self titled album! It appears that it is sighed by someone named named Belle Simon, which was the name of Paul's mom. The note on the album seems to read... "To Peggy, With much warmth, Belle Simon"On...

Fish Aid was a music festival back in 1998! It was supposed to be an annual festival like Farm Aid in the US but it never really reached it's high hopes. The whole point was to raise money and hope for fishers in the area during a bit of a rough patch in the fishing industry's history. A listener recently shared these ...

Tim's has started it's first boat thru! it's a floating building in Ontario's cottage country in Lake Scugog! They will be serving free drinks for the next 2 days to anyone who pulls up. It will be running from Saturday, August 5, to Sunday, August 6! It's more of a publicity stunt than a real thing but it could be pre...

Good Morning ! You have plans to make a hodgepodge ? or maybe your going to pickle some " Beans " Now is the time for FRESH Beans .. Green and Yellow.. But what is the big difference ? According to Cook's Illustrated, the difference between green and yellow beans is that "Green beans get their color from...

Maybe everyone else knew this but it's blowing my mind! I was looking through some local Air Bnb s recently and discovered one that I have to book sometime soon! I may have to ask a few friends to go in on the place with me because it's not cheap but wow what a place! It's the Cape Breton home of the late great Canadia...

Good Morning! Strawberries are starting to dwindle out for the season and that means here come the Blueberries ! I love Blueberries, maybe not as much as Strawberries but darn close to it. In my blog this morning I will give you some info as to how Healthy they are and what are the best kind . We can't forget that Nova...

Good Morning! It's time for Hodge Podge . What is Hodge Podge ? You can find "hodge podge" all over the world. It means using whatever ingredients are available to make a soup or stew. In many countries it's a beef stew, or uses chicken and other meat. The English term hotch-potch, which means a mixture, refe...

Warm humid temperatures are here! Before going swimming you should check out the list of places with reported blue green algae! It can be extremely harmful to both people and especially dogs. Check out the reported lakes below! I also added a video from the province website that can help you identify the algae. Have yo...

You may have heard of the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race! It's on right now! 69 sailboats are racing from Marblehead Massachusetts and will end soon in Halifax. One of the boats participating in the race is helmed by Shelburne's own Savannah Taylor . Her and her crew are now in 9th place this morning! Savannah has be...

Good morning! In the Tri - Counties there are many places to fish for mackerel , many wharves to fish from and many many water ways if you have a boat to enjoy fishing mackerel. I enjoy taking some time to try my had at Jigging a few for a good feed . What are Mackerel ? According to Wikipedia Mackerel is a common nam...

Canadian artists have brought so much great music into this world especially from the 70s,80s and 90s! Here's some of my favorite Canadian tunes off the top of my head! There are so many more! Add your favorites!

Whether we like it or not, it looks like the carbon tax will come into effect in Atlantic Canada on July 1st. That means gas, diesel and home heating will jump up around 14 to 17 cents per liter. Unless the Federal and provincial governments come up with another plan by end of month we can expect this at midnight on Ju...

Good Morning ! In case you missed it . Here is my interview with Jennifer White , in regards to repairs and painting needed for the Sandford Drawbridge . To send a message or Visit The Facebook, here is a Link : I have also included a couple links for you to find more information about this beautiful site .

Good Morning ! As I drive around the Tri -Counties I can't help but notice all the Lupins on the side of the road and in fields . I have learned that Yarmouth used to have a Lupin Festival years ago. The festival is no longer but the Lupins surely remain . why is purple the dominant color amongst the lupines ? Click ...

Please check out the link below for a list of artists and how you can Volunteer . NSMW2023 Announces First Wave of Performing Artists and Volunteer Applications Open

Garden centers were sure busy this weekend , people buying plants for Home & Garden . I have noticed that farm markets and some garden centers are now selling BEET GREENS , sourced locally . Perhaps one of the early favorite greens for me is BEET GREENS ! Easily Sourced in this area and so easy to cook , a Green th...

The Town of Lockeport is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day coming up on June 21, from 11AM to 4PM. I talked to Dayle Eshelby who is a town councilor and organizer of the event! Listen to the full conversation below! The event kicks off at 11:30 on Wednesday the 21st at the Lockeport Crescent Beach Centre.

Good Morning! This time of the year yields some of natures best ! Lilacs for an incredible smell and Strawberries for an Incredible taste ! I want to talk Strawberries today, one of my favorites .. Fruit ? Surprisingly, eggplants, tomatoes and avocados are botanically classified as berries. And the popular strawberry ...

As many Nova Scotians have lost their homes or properties you might be asking yourself what you can do to help. Well if you can, you might want to think about donating to some help funds. The federal and Provencal government are matching donations to the Red Cross right now and the "We Raise Again" fund throu...

East Pubnico Fire Photos ( photo Credits : Frankie Crowell ) Barrington lake Fire Photos ( Photo Credit : Frankie Crowell )

The province of Nova Scotia is giving households that have evacuated $500 to help with accommodations and supplies. Click the link below to register. You can also call 1-800-863-6582 between the hours of 8 am - 8 pm Atlantic, 7 days a week but they said online is quicker and would use E-transfer so the money goes right...

Here is an ongoing list of comfort stations and places to stay/camp if you've been evacuated. Barrington Area Municipality of Barrington Administrative Centre, 2447 Highway 3, Barrington Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena (12 Park Lane, Barrington- 902-637-7899 Brookerlink Barrington- charge phones, internet - 637-2620 Yarm...

A fundraiser and awareness event kicks off on Sunday May 28th in support of Cystic Fibrosis research. You and the family can show up at 12pm at the Gateway ball field in Yarmouth to register for the walk and bring a donation if you can! Organizer Frances Morris says her granddaughter suffers from the disease and explai...

Good Morning! If you live in a coastal community then you know it's Seagull nesting time, a time of more activity and acts of aggressiveness from the birds and of coarse " More Seagull Droppings " ! Keeping my car free of a seagulls signature can be a daunting task during nesting season " like now "...

Good Morning ! Springtime is when we get to take advantage of some greens that are never available any other time of the year. Fiddleheads are a green that's not enjoyed by everyone . I have acquired a taste for them over the years. Easily accessed in Nova Scotia and readily available from most all farm Markets in th...

Good Morning ! It's Spring ! The evening air is filled with the sounds of the Peepers , humming birds are arriving for the season and ducks are pairing up and nesting . These are just a couple signs of spring along with budding trees and JUNE BUGS ? Yes those sticky Bugs . How do I know they are sticky ? .. I have...

I went to the ECMA award show this weekend in Halifax and let me just say, The Maritimes know how to play the tunes! I heard so many great bands and artists. One of my favorites was Adam Baldwin. He released his new album Concertos and Serenades last year and it has been doing very well. It's a number of folk/ rock st...

Good morning ! On my travels over this past weekend around the Tri -Counties I have noticed a great amount of Forsythia , bright Yellow, you can't miss them . What are Forsythia ? Forsythias are a genus of deciduous flowering shrubs that belong to the olive family. These low-maintenance, fast-growing shrubs feature an...

Good Morning ! If the 4th was with you yesterday than you know today is "Cinco de Mayo" What is "Cinco de Mayo" ? Simply put, it's A Mexican Holiday commemorating the 1862 victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. Mexicans (and honorary Mexicans) everywhere celebrate with parades and fies...

Good morning ! With the spring weather , some rain and sunshine springs the almighty Dandelion . They will soon be everywhere throughout the Tri - Counties . I don't mind Dandelions in the early spring as they are one of the fist Pollen sources for the bees . I am like most homeowners and Mow them over with the lawnmow...

You may have noticed that our 96.3 transmitter is "down" or not broadcasting to the Shelburne County area! Sometimes it can be a little hard to understand what that actually means so let's break it down! First of all, I'm no engineer so this is the information that the hard-working team at the transmitter sit...

Good morning ! Yes it's " Tick Season" I personally think Ticks are with us year round , people are finding them on their pets all rear and not just in the spring. As a teen I thought that ticks were less plentiful in the summer because of the heat and same for the winter and the cold. It seems there is less ...

Scotburn and Farmers have released their new list of Ice cream flavors for 2023! Many of them are old favorites but there are two new flavors! KEY LIME PIE and ORANGE CREAM! They sound gross to me but hey to each their own! Find the full list here! There are so many ice cream places around the Tri Counties! I know quit...

Good Morning ! I think we all have one particular food that we just can't stand the taste of. I have a few . My First is Licorice ! .. Can't stand the taste of it! .. I can however eat the colored stuff because it does not taste like Licorice . BELOW is a link to some pretty disgusting foods, yet delicious to some . 15...

Please take a moment , have listen to my interview with Faith and Leila from Maple Grove Education Centre.

I didn't know this was an option but apparently it is! You can apply for a general fish license online. Might be a great spring and summer activity to do with the kids or by yourself! Click here to apply! Check out these facts from the NS governments website on sport fishing! Do you go fishing? Have you yet this year a...

You've probably seen this on your social media feeds but have another look! It's the old Saint Bernard Catholic church up for sale! They're asking $250,000! That's a steal for the sheer size and beauty of the building! I do hear it needs some work but what a cool place to buy and turn into something new! I think it wou...

Good Morning ! I think we all have one particular food that we just can't stand the taste of. I have a few . My First is Licorice ! .. Can't stand the taste of it! .. I can however eat the colored stuff because it does not taste like Licorice . Cabbage would be my second no no ! Alone or boiled on a boiled dinner is n...

The first annual Shelburne Burger Bash starts tomorrow! Like the one in Halifax, that has been going on for years, this one consists of many local restaurants presenting their burger creations for different local charities! Proceeds from each restaurants burger will go towards everything from local breakfast programs t...

Good morning ! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Today is also "Corned Beef & Cabbage Day", you may think that corned beef and boiled cabbage is a traditional Irish dish for St. Patrick's Day, actually it is not. It is an Irish-American invention, originating when Irish immigrants discovered that beef was c...

Good morning ! Yes ! Today is Potato Chip Day" A Bit of history for you about Potato Chip Day , a day for honoring North America's favorite snack food. It was invented by chef George Crum (yup, 'Crum'!) on this day in 1853 at a resort in Saratoga Springs NY after an uppity diner complained the potato slices were t...

"Daylight Saving Time" in North America begins Sunday March 12th at 2 am. The annual 'Spring Forward' is now programmed right into computers, phones, and other electronic devices. The semi-annual clock reset is also touted as a good excuse for "Check Your Batteries Day", when you test and/or replace...

Good morning ! Have you had a cup of Coffee or Tea yet ? When it come to Tea or Coffee.. I am fan of Both! I fill my Thermos every morning with Coffee but during the Day and Evening I will have tea. As a kid , my parents and grand parents were big tea drinkers . My Grandmother would have that clear Pyrex tea Pot on the...

Good morning ! With some snow coming down today, it's a perfect Day to make a Big Pot of Chili ! Today is "Chili Day", observed annually on the last Thursday of February. It's a great excuse to put together a perfect pot of chili. What's your secret ingredient? I have made Chili using Beef , Pork , Turkey...

If you haven't already heard, Guns and Roses are coming to Moncton in August! They'll perform at Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, located at l'Université de Moncton on August 5th. It's the first stop on the North American leg of their tour. Pre Sale tickets go on sale today and regular tickets on the 24th! It's the ...

Good Morning ! Today is "Mardi Gras", aka "Fat Tuesday" or "Pancake Day", the last big blow-out before Lent begins. It's also "Shrove Tuesday", the day before Ash Wednesday, observed in many Christian countries through confession and absolution, finalizing one's Lenten sacrifice...

Good Morning ! Today we celebrate "National Flag of Canada Day", the celebration of Canada's Maple Leaf flag. It was first unveiled on Ottawa's Parliament Hill on this date in 1965, replacing the 'Red Ensign'. The day is marked by flying the flag, occasional public ceremonies, and educational programs in scho...

A brand new novel is about to hit the shelves and it's written by a local author! This is Debra Amirault Camelin first novel. It's a historic fiction novel that follows the story of a woman named Nathalie who is separated from her family and true love during the Acadian Expulsion. Parts of the book takes place right he...